On Dec. 19, 2016, Newton, Mass., enacted a new ordinance to regulate local drone activity. Less than a month later, the city was litigating it in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Plaintiff Michael Singer — a Newton resident and …

Earlier this year it was identified by BARD Colleges Drone Program as one of just over 350 Public Safety Agencies Nationally with a program authorized and in compliance with FAA regulations. In June, the Fire District held a one day UAS/Drone Symposium at …

The FAA is providing the following updated information regarding the Small UAS Registration and Marking interim final rule as a result of a recent decision (PDF) by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit regarding the small UAS …

Directs the FAA Administrator to further allow for the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for inspecting power lines and water infrastructure. Congressman Doug LaMalfa is a lifelong farmer representing California’s First Congressional District …

“The group ultimately expanded to include the San Diego Law Enforcement Coordination Center, the Harbor Police, and a representative from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The UAS Working Group also received input from multiple Council District …

In running for House District 31 Representative, Homer Mayor Beth Wythe follows a time-tested approach: earn experience and name recognition in local politics and take the jump to the state level. Hers is a voice heard twice a month for the past 12 years on KBBI AM 890’s broadcasts of Homer City Council meetings. She served eight years on the council and will have served two terms as mayor as of …

Students in the Juneau School District won’t experience a new science curriculum for at least another year, but community members are already gathering to ask the question – What’s missing? During a meeting Thursday at the Juneau-Douglas High School, more than 40 people gathered – some teachers, others university officials and some merely concerned community members – to brainstorm with district …